1.2 Criteria Flashcards
1
Q
How is DNA replicated?
A
semi-conservatively
2
Q
What enzyme is required for DNA replication?
A
DNA polymerase
3
Q
What is a primer?
A
short strands of nucleotides
4
Q
What is the enzyme Helicase’s function in replication?
A
Unwinds the DNA double helix and breaks the hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs
5
Q
What must a primer do before replication can start?
A
The primer must bind to the 3’end of the single stranded template DNA
6
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